VACCINES Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Veterans' Access to Care Concerning Inoculations Needed in Emergency Situations Act or the VACCINES Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish specified care during a public health emergency declared by a federal authority. Specifically, during such emergency, the VA must furnish to veterans (1) diagnostic products to detect the disease relating to the emergency, and (2) vaccinations for such disease. The VA may not require any copayment or other cost sharing for any diagnostic product or vaccine furnished under this bill. Additionally, the VA must conduct outreach to ensure that veterans are aware of the diagnostic products and vaccines available during the public health emergency.…